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upate:update: So I pulled the accordion back on both doors and found the plastic sheathing on the heavy wires was broken exposing the wire. But they weren't broken. I decided to by pass the wiring and go directly to the window motors. Both work when I connect direct power. So motors work. I had both windows working from the main switches. Then the right motor stopped. Went back to jump it and wouldn't budge. the motor got really hot. Left side also worked until I started making it work from the back door switch. Also stopped.

Fuses are fine I can hear the motor clicking. I switched the switches to make sure they weren't faulty. they all work fine. I think when the motors get hot they jam..this is my suspicion. So I am wondering if they are on their way to seizing?

Do you have the rear window cutout switch activated? It's on the center console near the shifter.

Other than that, I'd say it's the connector/rubber boot area of the door where the hinges are.

Good luck they can be evil. I had one of the wires broken/shorting.

Apparently you're right...it can be evil as the wires usually break in that rubber boot; which I did find plastic breaking but no breakage of wire. I was also told by my buddy from BMW that multiple breaks can also happen. which means further tracing. UGH!!!! I have to get the last window back up before the rain hits tomorrow! lol.

I was messing around with the switch and even opened it just to see how simple it was. it works fine as the window switches light up with the switch is off. there is a short or something in there...more digging.